Cost of living in Italy compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (125元) | 47元 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (65元) | 35元 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (35元) | 14元 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (9元) | 16元 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.79 (28元) | 17元 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (18元) | 9元 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (50元) | 50元 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 (19元) | 12元 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (12元) | 5.35元 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (9元) | 5.87元 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (55元) | 109元 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (14元) | 9元 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (9元) | 12元 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,246 (9,127元) | 14,410元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €837 (6,129元) | 8,541元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (1,486元) | 608元 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (6,164元) | 7,312元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €591 (4,326元) | 4,055元 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (1,000元) | 321元 | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (186元) | 123元 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 (2,569元) | 1,570元 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €139 (1,021元) | 581元 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.44 (40元) | 39元 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (82元) | 69元 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (518元) | 474元 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (237元) | 253元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (614元) | 614元 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (842元) | 700元 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,081 (183,713元) | 149,819元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (13元) | 9元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (260元) | 197元 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (65元) | 23元 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (92元) | 27元 | + 240% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (523元) | 217元 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (40元) | 37元 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (22元) | 22元 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (22元) | 25元 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (13元) | 12元 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (12元) | 13元 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (125元) | 52元 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (285元) | 273元 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (126元) | 118元 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (481元) | 736元 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (504元) | 353元 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (65元) | 98元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (12元) | 34元 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (36元) | 23元 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €506 (3,704元) | 2,909元 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (1.46元) | 0.21元 | + 586% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (353元) | 400元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.72 (42元) | 52元 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 17% more expensive than in China
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